Russian cosmonaut Babkin writes to Putin after being dismissed due to a runny nose

Babkin was removed from the cosmonaut corps due to health reasons.

Russian cosmonaut Alexander Babkin has written a letter to President Vladimir Putin after being dismissed from the cosmonaut corps due to health reasons.

In the letter, Babkin claims that he was dismissed due to a "runny nose" and that he is still fit to fly.

Babkin, 50, is a veteran of two spaceflights and has spent more than 300 days in space.

Babkin claims he is still fit to fly

In his letter to Putin, Babkin claims that he is still fit to fly and that his runny nose is not a disqualifying condition.

He also claims that he was not given a fair opportunity to prove his fitness to fly.

Babkin has asked Putin to intervene and reinstate him to the cosmonaut corps.

Russian space agency denies Babkin's claims

The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has denied Babkin's claims. A Roscosmos spokesperson said that Babkin was dismissed due to health reasons and that he is not fit to fly.

Roscosmos also said that Babkin was given a fair opportunity to prove his fitness to fly.

Babkin's dismissal raises questions about the future of the Russian space program

Babkin's dismissal has raised questions about the future of the Russian space program.

Russia has been struggling to keep up with the United States and China in the space race and has recently suffered a number of setbacks.

Babkin's dismissal suggests that Russia may be facing a shortage of qualified cosmonauts.

Conclusion

The dismissal of cosmonaut Alexander Babkin has raised questions about the future of the Russian space program.

Babkin, a veteran of two spaceflights, claims that he was dismissed due to a "runny nose" and that he is still fit to fly.

However, the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has denied Babkin's claims and said that he was dismissed for health reasons.

Babkin's dismissal has raised concerns about a possible shortage of qualified cosmonauts in Russia.